Sugababes are an English all-female pop trio based in London, UK, consistin… Read Full Bio ↴Sugababes are an English all-female pop trio based in London, UK, consisting of founding members Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan & Siobhán Donaghy. The group's initial run lasted from 1998 to 2012, with all 3 original members being replaced over that time. The original members of the group reformed in 2019, after a brief stint as Mutya Keisha Siobhan.

The group was formed in 1998 with original members Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan & Siobhán Donaghy, who were introduced to each other by manager Ron Tom. After some initial success, Donaghy departed and the introduction of Heidi Range (formerly of Atomic Kitten) in 2001 was met with the commercial breakthrough of the group's first number-one single "Freak Like Me" and parent album Angels with Dirty Faces in 2002. The group survived a second line-up change in 2005, when Mutya Buena left and was replaced by Amelle Berrabah. In September 2009, it was announced that after eleven years in the Sugababes, Keisha Buchanan was no longer a part of the group and had been replaced by Jade Ewen.

Sugababes have released twenty five singles, six of which have reached number-one in the UK and twenty have reached the top 20 in the UK, seven studio albums that have reached top 40 charts worldwide with success around Europe and Asia having number-one singles in fifteen countries. With seventeen of their twenty five single releases achieving top ten chart success in the UK, Brit Award winners, the trio have been named the UK's most successful female act of the 21st century. Upon the release of "About You Now" (2007), the Sugababes became the only female act to have topped the single, album, and download charts simultaneously twice, having previously achieved the same feat in 2005 with "Push the Button". They have attained at least platinum certification for five of their albums in the UK.

Their most recent release 'Sweet 7' saw them scoring yet another 3 Top 10 hits in the UK charts, with also being Sugababes' first studio album to be recorded with new member Jade Ewen. In September 2013, Ewen stated that the Sugababes officially split in 2011. Ewen claimed that the band "fizzled out" two years ago and are "pretty much done", saying: "I don't feel comfortable lying", but Berrabah claimed afterwards that they will all be "getting back together at the end of next year". Meanwhile, the three original band members got back together and went on to form Mutya Keisha Siobhan, releasing one single, 'Flatline', in 2013. A full album was recorded but never released, with the majority of tracks recorded leaking from Christmas 2016.

In July 2019, the original line-up of the band confirmed they were back in the studio making music - with a cover of Sweet Female Attitude's 'Flowers' set to appear on the compilation album 'DJ Spoony Presents Garage Classical'. In September 2019, the pre-order for the compilation album confirmed the original trio had regained the name Sugababes.

SHAKE IT
Sugababes Lyrics

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Shake it baby (round and around and a)
Shake it baby (round and around and a)
Shake it baby (round and around and a)

See you shake it
What your mama gave, mama gave, mama gave you

Shake it baby

Come on let me see you shake it
Shake it baby
Come on let me see you work it
(What your mama gave you)
Shake it baby
Come on let me see you shake it
Shake it baby
Come on let me see you work, work, work

You got me flowing to your rhythm and it just ain't right
I got the feeling that you wanna be my man tonight
You got me losing it my head it's always spinning
Around and around and around and around

Shake it baby
Shake, shake it, baby, baby
Shake it baby
Shake, shake it, baby, baby
(I wanna see you move)
Shake it baby
Shake, shake it, baby, baby
Shake it baby

I can't figure you out
I know you're watching me
'Cause as you walk away
You're looking back at me
So, are you feeling me boy? (are you feeling me boy?)
Or are you leading me on? Yeah

If you don't make a move quick then you'd be losing
You play every trick, boy it's so confusing
Let's leave it alone (let's leave it alone)
I see your place on the floor
So let's go

You got me flowing to your rhythm and it just ain't right
I got the feeling that you wanna be my man tonight
You got me losing it my head it's always spinning around
I know you feel it just show me how to shake it down

Shake it baby
Shake, shake it, baby, baby
Shake it baby
Shake, shake it, baby, baby
(I wanna see you move)
Shake it baby
Shake, shake it, baby, baby
Shake it baby
Shake, shake it, baby, baby

You got me flowing to your rhythm and it just ain't right
I got the feeling that you wanna be my man tonight
You got me losing it my head it's always spinning (round and around and a)
Shake what your mama gave you

Taking time to find out what you're all about
And I've been so alive yeah since you came around
'Cause I've been feeling you boy (I've been feeling you boy)
Give me a little bit more yeah

So I'll give you one more chance to get in the ride and
If you turn me down I'm gonna be alright 'cause
I ain't mad at you boy (I ain't mad at you boy)
I'll beep my horn and move on
That's right

You got me flowing to your rhythm and it just ain't right
I got the feeling that you wanna be my man tonight
You got me losing it my head it's always spinning around
I know you feel it just show me how to shake it down

Shake it baby
Shake, shake it, baby, baby
Shake it baby
Shake, shake it, baby, baby
(I wanna see you move)
Shake it baby
Shake, shake it, baby, baby
Shake it baby
Shake, shake it, baby, baby
(Shake what your mama gave you)

You got me flowing to your rhythm and it just ain't right
I got the feeling that you wanna be my man tonight
You got me losing it my head it's always spinning (round and around and a)
Shake what your mama gave you

Shake it baby
Come on let me see you shake it
Shake it baby
Come on let me see you work it
Shake it baby
Come on let me see you shake it
Shake it baby
Come on let me see you work

You got me flowing to your rhythm and it just ain't right
I got the feeling that you wanna be my man tonight
You got me losing it my head it's always spinning
(Round and around and around and around and a)
Yeah

Shake it baby
Shake, shake it, baby, baby
Shake it baby (shake it baby)
Shake, shake it, baby, baby
(I wanna see you move)
Shake it baby
Shake, shake it, baby, baby
Shake it baby (shake it baby)
Shake, shake it, baby, baby

You got me flowing to your rhythm and it just ain't right
I got the feeling that you wanna be my man tonight
You got me losing it my head it's always spinning (round and around and a)
Shake what your mama gave you

I wanna see you move
Shake what your mama gave you

You got me flowing to your rhythm and it just ain't right
I got the feeling that you wanna be my man tonight
You got me losing it my head it's always spinning (round and around and a)
Wanna shake what your mama gave you

Shake it baby (round and around and a)
Shake it baby (round and around and a)
Shake it baby (round and around and a)
See you shake it (what your mama gave you)

Shake it baby
Come on let me see you shake it
Shake it baby
Come on let me see you work it
Shake it baby
Come on let me see you shake it

Shake it baby
Come on let me see you work, work, work

Overall Meaning

The song "Shake It" by Sugababes is a fun and upbeat dance-pop track that encourages listeners to let loose and show off their moves. The lyrics are directed towards a potential love interest, with the singer urging them to "shake what your mama gave" and showing off their own dance skills. The song also contains some elements of flirtation, with the singer asking if the person is "feeling" them and suggesting that they could potentially be "my man tonight."

Throughout the song, the rhythm and beat are infectious, with the repetition of "shake it baby" and "round and around" creating a hypnotic effect that's designed to make listeners want to move. The bridge of the song also contains a catchy hook, as the singer sings about wanting to "see you move" and "shake what your mama gave you."

Overall, "Shake It" is a playful and upbeat song that's perfect for getting people out on the dancefloor and showing off their moves.

Line by Line Meaning

Shake it baby (round and around and a)
The singer urges the listener to shake their body in a circular motion.

See you shake it What your mama gave, mama gave, mama gave you
Watching the listener's dancing, the singer acknowledges that the listener is showcasing a skill passed down from their mother.

Come on let me see you shake it Come on let me see you work it (What your mama gave you)
The singer encourages the listener to keep moving their body while acknowledging their natural talent for dancing, which they inherited from their mom.

You got me flowing to your rhythm and it just ain't right I got the feeling that you wanna be my man tonight You got me losing it my head it's always spinning Around and around and around and around
The singer describes how the listener's dancing has captivated them, leading to a feeling of possible romance developing between the two of them.

I can't figure you out I know you're watching me 'Cause as you walk away You're looking back at me So, are you feeling me boy? (are you feeling me boy?) Or are you leading me on? Yeah
The singer expresses confusion about the listener's intentions, noting that they keep looking back at the singer before walking away. The singer questions the listener's true feelings and whether they are interested in them romantically or not.

If you don't make a move quick then you'd be losing You play every trick, boy it's so confusing Let's leave it alone (let's leave it alone) I see your place on the floor So let's go
The singer urges the listener to make a move soon, warning them that they will miss out if they wait too long. They note that the listener has been acting tricky, which has added to the confusion. The singer suggests leaving the situation alone, but then changes their mind, saying they see a spot for the listener on the dance floor and invites them to join them.

Taking time to find out what you're all about And I've been so alive yeah since you came around 'Cause I've been feeling you boy (I've been feeling you boy) Give me a little bit more yeah
The singer takes time to get to know the listener better and notes that they feel more alive since they met. They express a growing interest in the listener and desire for them to open up more.

So I'll give you one more chance to get in the ride and If you turn me down I'm gonna be alright 'cause I ain't mad at you boy (I ain't mad at you boy) I'll beep my horn and move on That's right
The singer offers the listener one last chance to show their interest and join them in a romantic endeavor. They suggest that if the listener declines, they won't be upset and will move on with their life. The singer notes that they will keep things light-hearted, beeping their horn and moving on if necessary.

Wanna shake what your mama gave you
The singer reiterates the importance of the listener's inherited talent for dancing and urges them to keep moving in a playful manner.

Come on let me see you shake it Come on let me see you work it Shake it baby Come on let me see you shake it Shake it baby Come on let me see you work, work, work
The singer repeats their earlier encouragement to the listener, urging them to keep moving their body in a circular motion and showcasing their innate talent for dancing.

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